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Making the Most of Your Benefits Program
Helping you and your family members stay healthy and making sure you use your benefits program to its best
advantage is our goal in offering this program. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
STAY WELL!
Harder than it sounds, of course, but many health
problems are avoidable. Take action—from eating
well, to getting enough exercise and sleep. Taking
care of yourself takes care of a lot of potential
problems.
ASK QUESTIONS AND STAY
INFORMED
Know and understand your options before you
decide on a course of treatment. Informed patients
get better care. Ask for a second opinion if you're at
all concerned.
GET A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
Having a relationship with a PCP gives you a trusted
person who knows your unique situation when you're
having a health issue. Visit your PCP or clinic for
non-emergency healthcare.
GOING TO THE DOCTOR?
To get the most out of your doctor visit, being
organized and having a plan helps. Bring the
following with you:
•
Your plan ID card
•
A list of your current medications
•
A list of what you want to talk about with your
doctor
If you need a medication, you could save money by
asking your doctor if there are generics or generic
alternatives for your specific medication.
AN APPLE A DAY
Eating moderately and well really does help keep the
doctor away. Stay away from fat-heavy, processed
foods and instead focus on whole grains, vegetables,
and lean meats to be the healthiest you can be.
USING THE EMERGENCY ROOM
Did you know most ER visits are unnecessary? Use
them only in a true emergency—like any situation
where life, limb, and vision are threatened.
BE MED WISE!
Always follow your doctor's and pharmacist's
instructions when taking medications. You can
worsen your condition(s) by not taking your
medication or by skipping doses. If your medication
is making you feel worse, contact your doctor.